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cantdrv55
11-04-09, 02:14 AM
How do you know if it's the saddle or shorts causing the soreness? Both are about 2000 miles old only. I fixed the other soreness problem by pointing the saddle nose down a bit.

BlastRadius
11-04-09, 03:07 AM
numbness? rubbing irritation? if the latter, perhaps the saddle is too cushy.
Rushfan
11-04-09, 09:30 AM
Do you have excess hair down there?

Wait, that's another thread. ;)

johnny99
11-04-09, 10:33 AM
Incorrect saddle height is a common cause of rear end pain, especially for beginners. Tilting the saddle forward is a common symptom that your saddle is too high.
powpow
11-04-09, 11:42 AM
How do you know if it's the saddle or shorts causing the soreness? Both are about 2000 miles old only. I fixed the other soreness problem by pointing the saddle nose down a bit.

Are we talking muscle soreness in the butt or saddle sores? I have the best luck with shorts that have minimal padding and firm saddles like the Toupe.
cantdrv55
11-04-09, 11:50 AM
I have the Terry Fly saddle so I don't think it's too cushy but I'd say it's probably rubbing irritation. Should I lube up?
powpow
11-04-09, 11:57 AM
yes.
powpow
11-04-09, 11:58 AM
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Rushfan
11-04-09, 12:02 PM
I have the Terry Fly saddle so I don't think it's too cushy but I'd say it's probably rubbing irritation. Should I lube up?

Here's some things that worked for me:

-Ride more often to toughen the skin.

-Get a pro fit. Made a big difference for me because my homebrew idiot fit was way off.

-Get shorts/bibs that fit. This was a problem for me when I first started because my shorts had seams that ran right over my sit bones. Not cool. Also, the shorts didn't fit snugly in the seat. I solved those issues by finding a brand that fit my anatomy better. For longer rides, I use bibs which work even better than shorts.

-Chamois cream helps. I've had good luck with Assos.

-If you've overdone it and are rubbed raw, try using Bag Balm to heal. Bag Balm can work as a chamois cream, too, but I prefer Assos.

Good luck. I can bring Assos on Sunday if you want to try it.
cantdrv55
11-04-09, 03:24 PM
I already have Bag Balm so I'll try that first. Kinda greasy though, isn't it?

Thanks everyone.
Red Rider
11-04-09, 08:39 PM
I already have Bag Balm so I'll try that first. Kinda greasy though, isn't it?

Thanks everyone.

It is, so I use it post-ride for any, um, you know :innocent:...and make sure the clothes I wear over it are washable in warm water.

We've been using Body Glide; it's not as heavy as BB or CB; haven't used Assos so I can't speak to that.

+1 on riding more to build the callouses. That tandem tour of the coast we just did?:twitchy: Yep. Good incentive to keep riding, too. :)